Summer, summer ,summertime. We all want to feel good, look great, and eat better and in the warmer months it's easier to eat right. I think it's because the fruits, vegetables are so abundant and juicy...I can't resist!! During the summer, our lives tend to be a little less hectic, maybe it's because the kinds are out of school and we aren't running around getting them to school, rehearsals, and practices.
There are times that I am crazy busy in the warmer months, business gets busy (which is a great thing) so I wanted to share a healthy dish that is quick and delicious. My husband, Michael, surprised the family with a homemade basil pesto pasta dinner that we went crazy over. The basil was grown right in our own garden (it is rich in antioxidants), he added a really nice olive oil (which is high in omegas), garlic, and parmesan. If he can do it you can do it!!
Ariane's Fresh & Healthy Basil Pesto
2c fresh basil picked from stem
4 cloves of garlic
1 c olive oil
1/2c parmesan
ΒΌ cup pine nuts toasted (optional)
Place everything into a food processor and pulse until smooth.
Season with salt.
Toss with your favorite pasta.
Serve cold or hot.
Enjoy!!
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You can also substitute half the oil with chicken stock and it's really delicious and lower in calories.